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NewsReducing operating costs
Packing Center Hamburg (PCH) now uses the latest generation of Hyster® RS46-36CH ReachStackers, which meet the Stage IV/Tier 4 final emission standards, to transport containers on its premises in the Port of Hamburg.
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NewsSustainable development on the Seine corridor
Ever since its inception, HAROPA has sought to reconcile port planning and development with environmental preservation, writes Antoine Berbain, managing director, HAROPA Ports.
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NewsA sustainable focus
As with most ports, Port of Bergen has during the last few years shifted its focus from being a mere port operator and landowner towards being an organisation with a sustainable focus, writes Even Husby, environmental advisor to Port of Bergen.
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NewsHow the shipping industry is tackling pollution
With new regulations to protect the environment having been on the horizon for a number of years and now slowly filtering into force, shipowners, ports and terminal operators are having to come to terms with the industry''s move towards reducing emissions, writes Tom Gorrard-Smith, Associate, Clyde & Co.
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NewsKonecranes sees Lift Trucks boom in UK
Konecranes is seeing a rise in demand for its Lift Trucks in the UK and is positive about the future following the appointment of Impact Handling a distributor back in 2014.
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NewsPontal project to boost Brazilian port prospects
Brazil could see another major container terminal in the south of the country buoying up the competition between the eight other terminals which already exist in the region.
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NewsProgress made on Savannah extension
Progress is being made on the Savannah Harbour Extension Project (SHEP) after the US Army Corps of Engineers awarded a major environmental contract central to the expansion.
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NewsMelbourne dispute canned by rent agreement
A new lease has been granted to DP World Australia by the Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) for the port’s West Swanson Terminal, putting an end to months of disagreements between the two parties.
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NewsFifty Shades of Green
A product that perfectly fulfills its intended purpose will help to optimise processes and maximise product output while reducing operational downtime and excessive resource consumption, writes Lars Meurling, vice-President, marketing, Bromma Conquip.
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NewsCarbon footprint of container terminals
Carbon footprinting of container terminals is not yet mandatory but recommended, writes Professor Jens Froese from the Global Logistics Emission Council (GLEC).
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NewsMayor to host Welcome Reception
Morten Kabell, Mayor for Technology and Environment from the City of Copenhagen, will address attendees at this year''s Welcome Reception, which will be held at the Copenhagen City Hall on 6 October 2015.
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NewsRightShip confirmed as Gold Sponsor
First time sponsors RightShip have been confirmed as the Gold Sponsor at the 10th GreenPort Congress 2015. Leading the way in safety and environmental sustainability, RightShip is the world''s leading maritime risk management and environmental assessment organisation.
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Permanent home for Pentalver
Container services operator, Pentalver, has moved into a five acre permanent site at DP World’s London Gateway.
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NewsIncentivising cleaner shipping
Ports are ideally placed to advance cleaner, more profitable shipping, writes Victoria Stulgis, Senior Associate Shipping, Carbon War Room.
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NewsFocusing on the environment
Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) will play host to the GreenPort Congress in 2015. Environmental issues have long been in focus at the Danish-Swedish port operator, which is the largest in the Öresund region.
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NewsEnabling energy efficiency
With ports becoming increasingly important in the global economy, cities are turning to intelligent solutions enabled by the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve occupational and environmental efficiencies, writes Lauren Riga, international energy and sustainability analyst.
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NewsTampa tackles cyber threats with federal funding
Port Tampa Bay is upgrading its cyber security measures after receiving US$1.6m in the Port Security Grant Programme (PSGP) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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NewsLNG bunkering facility for Teesport
Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) is developing an LNG bunkering facility at Teesport in the UK – a move that will greatly improve efficiency and reduce costs.
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NewsDover dodges Channel Tunnel disruptions
Operations continue as normal at the UK’s Port of Dover, despite the ongoing disruption in Calais and the Channel Tunnel.
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NewsPSA clears trucks at Chennai
PSA International has added a new train shuttle service for import containers at its Chennai International Terminals Pvt Ltd (CITPL) that is expected to significantly reduce road congestion and emissions.
